What is an Outback? Subaru sells the Outback, a midsize SUV, in North America. It is manufactured at an assembly plant in Lafayette, Indiana. Subaru and the majority of auto magazines state that the Outback’s official class designation is medium.
The Outback can accommodate five people and, while being classified as an SUV, it has a somewhat cool station wagon feel and appearance, which is a plus.
The 2025 Subaru Outback has several characteristics, including:
Eight airbags, height-adjustable head restraints, and a ring-shaped reinforcing frame are standard on the Safety Outback, which is constructed on a basis of high-strength steel. Eyesight Driver Assist Technology is now a standard feature as well.
Symmetrical all-wheel drive, which is standard on AWD Outbacks, distributes power and provide stability for traction under various circumstances.
There is more than enough space in the Outback for five travelers and their belongings.
Outback has technology such as Android Auto and cordless Apple CarPlay.
Engine configurations The Outback’s regular 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine produces 182 horsepower and 176 lb-ft of torque. The XT and Limited Edition models come with a more potent 2.4-liter DOCH turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque.
Subaru brought me a 2025 Outback Touring this week for evaluation and test drive. This XT SDL AWD variant has a base window sticker price of $42,795. The all-weather floor liners, which cost $141, are the only option available for the test SUV. With the $1,420 destination fee included, the manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) is $44,356.
The overall purchase price, including dealer fees, DMV fees, and state and local sales tax, was $49,901 after all of these were deducted. In the world of AWD cars, this is a fantastic deal at just $99 under $50. The 2025 Subaru Outback Touring should be at the top of your ride and drive list if you have a $50,000 budget for a new car because it has all the features you need in terms of comfort, safety, and technology.
With 260 horsepower and 277 lb-ft of torque, the 2.4-liter turbo-4-cylinder Subaru Boxer gas engine powers the vehicle. It is coupled to a high torque continuously variable 8-speed CVT transmission and has manual paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Then, for better grip, stability, and driving control on or off all terrain, it is routed into a four-wheel independent raised suspension with symmetrical AWD and X mode dynamics.
On a Subaru Outback, X-Mode is the main driving mode. With features like Hill Descent to help you handle steep inclines and a Dual Function X Mode that lets you transition between snow and dirt, to deep snow and mud settings, depending on the area you’re in, it’s made for off-road and low-traction circumstances. Imagine the Twin Bridges, California, Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort’s parking lot.
Given that this is a fully equipped Subaru Outback XT SDL model, the window sticker’s list of options and enhanced comfort and convenience features, both inside and out, is more than 55 lines long. A dual zone automatic climate control system with air filtration, Subaru Starlink communications, Sirius XM satellite HD radio, the EyeSight driver assistance system with front and reverse automatic braking, blind spot detection with rear cross traffic alert, front and rear view cameras, and a Harman Kardon premium sound system with 12 speakers and 576 watts of power driving them into a high performance amplifier with a multi channel digital signal processor, a dedicated center channel speaker, and a rear subwoofer that all work together to produce amazing sounding audio front to back.
In North America, Subaru’s current tagline is “Love.” It’s what distinguishes Subaru. In 2018, the Ascent SUV was promoted using the tagline “Love is bigger than ever,” which the firm has been using for more than ten years. Subaru’s Love Promise, a dedication to its customers and communities, includes the company’s Love theme. Five fundamental pillars—community, health, education, environment, and pets—form the foundation of the promise. Subaru dealerships contribute to these causes by sponsoring regional nonprofits, holding the Subaru Share the Love Event, and making donations.
For a test drive and a Bottom Line pricing analysis of the 2025 Subaru Outback Touring SUV, contact your local Subaru dealer by phone, online, or in person. Additionally, keep in mind that a brand-new Outback starts at just $28,895. Love is what makes Subaru what it is.
Just breathe, be smart, and be safe. Keep in mind that you are what you drive, therefore perhaps you should drive one, buy one, today for those reasons alone. Tony the Car Guy says, “The future looks nice and bright, so have a great day, drive safely, and enjoy the ride.”
Tony Leopardo’s editorial, Nut & Bolt and Dollars & Sense, is the source of this Bottom Line new car review. In the San Francisco Bay Area, Tony the Car Guy works as a publisher, editor, and writer for automobiles. You can contact Tony at [email protected] with any questions or comments, and you can visit AutoWire.Net at www.autowire.net.
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